The Big Cat is another step closer to his return to competitive golf. MORE:

It seems like only yesterday that Tiger Woods was confirming many of his fans' worst fears: He could "definitely" envision a situation in which he does not return to competitive golf . What a difference 19 days makes. According to ESPN.com , Woods has received clearance from his doctor to resume "full golf activity with no restrictions." He had a follow-up appointment with his surgeon last week and received the all clear. "He got a nice report and is allowed to proceed," Woods's agent, Mark Steinberg, told ESPN. "He can do as much as he needs to do. Tiger is going to take this very, very slowly. This is good, but he plans to do it the right way." It's a welcome development for fans who have been waiting for news of Tiger's comeback with bated breath. In late August, Woods posted a video of himself hitting pitches—the first shots we'd seen him attempt to hit in months. On O...